Few foods can compete with freshly baked bread. Even in a city like Austin, where tortillas reign, the lure of a crunchy crust and soft, chewy middle can’t be ignored. Whether a loaf marks the start of a meal, becomes the vehicle for tasting fillings, or becomes the foundation for a sweet dessert, great bread is, in many cases, the element that brings the meal together.
Luckily, there are plenty of Austin restaurants that place a strong emphasis on serving delicious bread. From the sprouted-rye loaf at Dai Due to the assortment of gluten-free bread at Wild Wood Bakehouse to the sweet breads at Mi Tradición, this is Eater’s guide to finding — and eating — great bread in Austin.
Learn more about the talented bakers behind the bread, and explore the city’s best bets for baked goods, toasts, sandwiches, cookies, and pies.
Everything below is listed in geographical order from north to south. If a favorite bread spot is missing, let Eater know via the tipline or within the comments.
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